Vegan Banana Oat Cookies (Printable Version)

Chewy banana and oat treats with cinnamon, ideal for a wholesome start or quick snack.

# What You Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
03 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

04 - 1½ cups rolled oats
05 - ½ cup whole wheat flour
06 - ⅓ cup coconut sugar
07 - 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
08 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Optional Add-ins

10 - ⅓ cup raisins or dried cranberries
11 - ⅓ cup dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
12 - ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in melted coconut oil and vanilla extract.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in optional add-ins such as raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
05 - Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, flattening each cookie slightly with your fingers or back of a spoon.
06 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cookies are golden on the edges and set in the center.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes of prep time
  • Plant-based and dairy-free without compromising on flavor
  • Customizable with your favorite add-ins
  • Perfect for meal prep—make ahead and enjoy all week
  • Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and minimal added sugar
02 -
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage
  • For a lower-fat version, substitute the coconut oil with an equal amount of applesauce
  • The cookies will remain slightly soft even when fully baked—this is normal and part of their charm
  • For extra cinnamon flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before baking
  • These cookies freeze beautifully—make a double batch and defrost individual cookies as needed
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